THE THIRD TEMPTATION

Open mine eyes that I may see,
When Satan tempts this heart of mine,
That all he offers is vanity -
It cannot stand the test of time
And holds no hope for eternity.

Give me wisdom, Lord, to recognize
Those things that have eternal worth
And so, reach forth to claim the prize,
Lest all the glitter of the earth
Should win my heart and blind my eyes.

I would not waver like a reed,
But serving you with heart and soul,
Strive in every thought and deed
To make obedience my goal
And your desire alone, to heed.

I would worship, none but Thee -
To you alone, I make my prayer -
None other can give me victory
And lift me from my worldly care,
And make me what I ought to be.

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